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A common issue North Texas homeowners face is poorly selected or improperly planted grass. There are many factors to consider when selecting a turfgrass and the most expensive grass does not always mean best. Turf grass really really goes hand in hand with your overall landscape design, and both should

How to Kill Weeds Without Harmful Chemicals It’s that time of the year when our lawns are still dormant, but cool seasonal weeds are beginning to pop up in the lawn and landscape. The 14th century reformer, Martin Luther, once said, “You can’t stop a bird from flying over (or […]

During the spring months I spend a lot of time consulting homeowners about why their grass is not healthy and growing. Our company does a lot of lawn renovation work and I am often asked the question, “What is the best grass for my lawn?” or “Why do I have […]

The last three summers have played havoc on our lawns. We have experienced moderate to severe drought conditions and our lawns have had to compete for adequate moisture. Add to the fact that the last three summers rank as the hottest North Texas temperatures in over a decade, and you […]

Best Wishes for a New Year During this time of year the Spriggs Family reflects on all the blessings of new and continued friendships we have made through our family business. Many of you, our customers, have become like extended family through the years of doing business together. We thank […]

Golf course managers have known for years the benefits of top dressing turf. Adding a fine layer of an organically enriched mixture of soil, sand and compost over an existing lawn has numerous benefits. This process is done by golf courses, but for some reason many homeowners have never considered […]

All the time I am asked. “Is it too late for me to do something to improve my lawn?” The answer to that question, particularly if you use organic fertilizers and soil amendments, is a resounding “No.” Because we believe in building the health of your soil and adding microorganisms […]